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Chapter 35 - Acquired Problems of the Newborn Flashcards

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Birth Trauma

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Physical injury sustained by a neonate during labor and birth (US 1.84 per 1000)
Ultrasonography allows antepartum diagnosis of macrosomia, hydrocephalus, and unusual presentations-plan for at birth
Elective cesarean delivery can be chosen for some pregnancies to prevent significant birth injury
Cephalhematoma from forceps or vacuum extraction or from pressure on skull against pelvis
Skull fracture

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Risk Factors for Birth Trauma

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Maternal age 35 primigravida
Oligohydramnios - low amniotic fluid
Macrosomia - big baby
Multifetal gestation
Abnormal or difficult presentation
Obstetric birth techniques
Prolonged or precipitate labor
Congenital anomalies
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Soft Tissue Injuries

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Erythema and ecchymosis
Petechiae - pin point hemorrhages
Abrasions and lacerations
Edema-presenting or dependent parts
Subconjunctival (scleral) or retinal hemorrhage
Caput succedaneum
Cephalhematoma
Forceps-site of application-linear
Lacs-scalpel-CS or scissors episiotomy-may need butterfly strip
Conjuctival and retinal hemorrhages-caused from ICP during birth, resolve on their own

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Bleeding put infant at higher risk for ?

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jaundice

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Mongolian spot

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more common in asians, indians, and mexicans, will fade

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Skeletal Injuries

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Immature, flexible skull can withstand a great degree of molding before fracture results
If fractured in usually linear or depressed
Linear, most commonly seen in parietal-not significant, no tx
Depressed fracture-”ping-pong ball” indentation-CT scan r/o bone fragments, damage to brain,bleeds
May or may not need surgery
(Clavicle fractures - most common, skull fractures can also occur)

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Clavicle Fracture

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Bone most often fractured during birth
Usually break is in middle third of bone
Risk factors: vacuum extraction, shoulder dystocia, birth weight > 8 pounds
S/S of fracture: limited movement of arm, crepitus, absence of moro on one side
Tx: gentle handling

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Peripheral nervous system injuries

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Erb-Duchenne palsy
    - Brachial plexus injury
Klumpke’s palsy
     - Lower plexus injury
Facial paralysis (paralysis)
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Erb’s Palsy

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Brachial Plexus injury
Most common type of paralysis associated with a difficult birth, shoulder dystocia, vaginal breech birth, forceps or vacuum, maternal diabetes, prolonged second stage of labor
Upper plexus is injured from stretching or pulling the head away from the shoulder during a difficult birth
Arm hangs limply

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Palsy

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Tx of Erb’s: Intermittent immobilization across upper abdomen (can pin to shirt), ROM
Klumpke palsey: Less common, lower arm paralysis, wrist and hand flaccid, Tx: padding in hand, position, gentle exercise
If edema or hemorrhage is cause, good prognosis, if laceration of nerves may need surgery, full recover 88-92%
Facial paralysis-caused by pressure on facial nerve during birth-protect eye, assist feed

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Central nervous system injuries

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Intercranial hemorrhage (ICH)
     -Subdural hematoma
     -Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Spinal cord injuries-vaginal breech-not usually seen anymore
**Venus bleeds
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Intracranial hemmorhage ICH

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Causes (usually by breech births, in premies more likely bc bones on head are firm so C-section)
Subdural: collection of blood in subdural space, caused by stretching and tearing of veins
Subarachnoid: most common type of ICH, trauma or hypoxia, venous

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Infants of Diabetic Mothers Pathophysiology

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Hyperinsulinemia

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Infants of Diabetic Mothers At Risk For:

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Congenital anomalies
Macrosomia
Birth trauma and perinatal hypoxia
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

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Infants of Diabetic Mothers

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Hypoglycemia
Hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia
Cardiomyopathy
Hyperbilirubinemia and polycythemia
Nursing care
All infants born to mom with diabetes are more at risk !
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Diabetes

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Risk same for of mothers with diabetes or gestational diabetes
Better outcomes for babies when glucose levels are maintained WNL
Mechanisms not totally understood for problems, preg poss unstable glucose and episodes of ketoacidosis cause congenital anomalies
Later preg mom can’t produce enough maternal hyperglycemia=excessive fetal growth
Maternal ketoacidosis 50% fetal mortality
Congenital anomalies 3 x higher than of nondiabetic mothers, however GD dx mid to late preg not with increased anomalies
Cardiac, renal, musculoskeletal, CNS most frequently occuring anomalies-CHD 3 x higher

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Macrosomia

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LGA babies: Round face, chubby body, flushed complexion, enlarged organs, increased body fat-esp around shoulders . Placenta and cord are larger. BUT insulin does not cross blood brain barrier so brain is not enlarged

Babies body has been producing large amounts of insulin so at risk for ? - hypoglycemia

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Babies body has been producing large amounts of insulin so at risk for ?

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hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia

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Blood glucose less than 40
Can take several days for baby to regulate insulin levels
S/S: may be asymptomatic (agitated crying, apnea, seizures)
Also at higher risk for hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia

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Neonatal Infections Sepsis

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(presence of microorganisms or their toxins in blood or other tissues)
Septicemia or septic shock

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Neonatal Infections Preventative Measures

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Handwashing <–
Standard Precautions
Antibiotic instillation into the eyes (to prevent clamedia and gonarhea)

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Neonatal Infections Curative Measures

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Breastfeeding

Medication administration

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Sepsis

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One of the most significant causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality
Immature immune system
Can acquire in utero, during labor, birth, and while in hospital

During birth: contact with infected birth canal-conjunctiva, oral cavity
Postnatal infections: catheters, ET tubes, parents hands, healthcare workers
Umbilicus, circ site, lacs
Early onset sepsis-24-72 hours after birth progress faster than late-onset-3-50% mortality rate
Late onset 7-30 days of age
Septic shock

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**Prenatal infection by organisms that can cross placenta:

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herpes (HSV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), rubella

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Sepsis sick infant
Sick infant is an emergency S/S : temp > 100.4, poor feeding, irritability, lethargy, tachycardia, resp distress, poor perfusion, hypothermia (won't wake up, blue) Culture : blood, urine, CSF Tx with IV abx until cx are negative (amycillin, gentamycin) (everything has to be negative for 12 hours before they can go home)
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What can nurses do ?
``` #1 HANDWASHING Clean equipment Eye ointment Cleanliness Bathing Cord care Circ care Promote breast feeding ```
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Breast is best !
Passive immunity Colostrum contains IgA-protects gut Bacteriostatic effect on E.coli
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TORCH infections ****
``` Toxoplasmosis O for other: Gonorrhea Syphilis Varicella-zoster Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Rubella Cytomegalovirus Herpes ```
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Toxoplamosis
Protozoan toxoplasma gondii parasite Found in CATS, dogs, pigs, sheep, cattle Contaminated soil Consumption of raw or undercooked meats or seafood (oysters, clams, mussels) **Changing cat liter Many women all ready positive, but don’t want first primary (first) infection during pregnancy
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Gonorrhea
Many women with gonorrhea also have chlamydia EES 0.5% ointment w/in 1 hour*** If infant actually develops gonococcal eye infection need dose of ceftriaxone Systmeic gonorrhea_hosp IV abx
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Syphilis
On the rise If mom not tx during preg 50% of infants will have Risk factors: lack of or late prenatal care, substance abuse,multiple partners,poverty,homelessness Untreated mom stillbirth 30-40% ***Copper colored maculopapular rash palms, soles, around mouth and anus
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Varicella-Zoster
Chickenpox and shingles-members of herpes family 90% of women of child bearing age are immune (bc either had it or had vaccine) Can cross placenta-congenital anomalies if in first half of preg Infants can have VZIG if exposed (varicella-zoster immune globulin
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Hepatitis B(HBV)
35% will be preterm Transmission rate from mom to fetus 70-90% Transplacental transmission, serum ***Infants of positive mothers need hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) within 12 hours of birth, they also receive Hep B vaccine at same time
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HIV
6000 women with HIV give birth in the US each year 1-2 % transmission with antiviral meds May not test positive at first, need to be retested intermittently (through 1st year of life) Do not breastfeed
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Rubella
German measels Congenital worse if mom contracts during first trimester Hearing loss, cataracts, glaucoma, cardiac defects, IUGR, microphthalmia, (small eyes and ears) (now have 2 MMR vaccines so why we don't see rubella)
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
****Most common cause of congenital viral infections 40,000 Nb’s in the US yearly 90% if infants are asymptomatic at birth 5-15% chance will develop hearing loss or learning disability later “Blueberry muffin rash” papular, non-blanchable, purpuric
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
``` Not uncommon Can be transplacental Congenital infection is rare Usually contracted in birth canal Can have herpetic skin lesions (vesicular) (Tx) Acyclovir (if fluid filled vesicle then think herpes 0 chicken pox is a form of herpes) (if get herpes in CSF then very bad) ```
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Bacterial infections
``` Group B streptococci Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus Listeriosis Chlamydia infection ```
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Group B Strep (GBS)
****Leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the US Early onset up to 7 days-risk factors: low birth weight, preterm, ROM > 18 hours, maternal fever, intrauterine fetal monitoring, maternal age <20, Hispanic or African-American ethnicity Late on set 1 week to 3 months-30% develop meningitis
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Fungal Infections
Candidiasis—Candida albicans Thrush (oral), plaques Diaper dermatitis Can be acquired from mom, yeast Tx oral or topical nystatin (baby can give to mom on nipples from breast feeding)
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Substance Abuse
``` Tobacco Alcohol -Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) -Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders -Alcohol-related birth defects Heroin Methadone Marijuana Cocaine Methamphetamines MDMA/Ectasy Caffeine Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ``` (All lead to) Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
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Methadone
Synthetic opiate Drug of choice for heroin addiction since 1965 Crosses placenta Methadone withdrawal resembles heroin withdrawal Increased incidence of SIDS Neurodevelopmental outcomes (increase risk of learning disabilities)
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***** s/s of NAS
jitteriness, tremors, sucking, rub faces on bed, seizures, GI distress, yawning, sneezing (if Finnegan score above 8 then send to children's)
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Care Management
``` Nursing care Assessment -Education -Social support -Pharmacologic treatment -Drug dependence -Breastfeeding (controversial) Foster care, family placement Finnegan Scoring ```
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Key Points
Small percentage of significant birth injuries may occur despite skilled and competent obstetric care
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Same birth injury may be caused in several ways
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Nurse’s primary contribution to welfare of neonate begins with early observation, accurate recording, and prompt reporting of abnormal signs
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Metabolic abnormalities of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy adversely affect embryonic and fetal development
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Prepregnancy planning and good diabetic control, coupled with strict diabetic control during pregnancy, may prevent embryonic, fetal, and neonatal conditions associated with pregnancies complicated by diabetes mellitus
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``` Infection in neonate may be acquired: In utero During birth During resuscitation From within the nursery ```
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Most common maternal infections during early pregnancy that are associated with various congenital malformations are caused by viruses
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HIV transmission from mother to infant Transplacentally at various gestational ages Perinatally by maternal blood and secretions Breast milk
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Nurse often is first to observe signs of newborn drug withdrawal
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Providing high-quality perinatal care to a varied population with multiple conditions is complicated by special needs of high risk, drug-dependent clients
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Signs and symptoms of infant withdrawal vary in time of onset depending on type and dose of drug involved
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Rehabilitative measures must be included in the plan for care for the infant and parents to offer infant an opportunity for optimal development after discharge

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